Domaine Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cherbaudes 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Fourrier
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cherbaudes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Gevrey‑Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Cherbaudes'
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 90–93 (Allen Meadows); Jasper Morris ~92–94; Wine Advocate ~90–92; Vivino average ≈4. 3/5 (user ratings)

Tasting Note
Elegant, mineral-driven Pinot with red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose petal and orange-zest aromatics; earthy, forest-floor and saline notes; silky fine-grained tannins, medium‑full body and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, roasted game, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, shiitake/mushroom stir‑fries, miso‑glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine grapes; native-yeast fermentations; limited new oak (~20%); aged ~16–20 months; minimal intervention, bottled largely unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fourrier (Jean‑Marie Fourrier) revived the family domaine in 1994; ~9 ha centered in Gevrey‑Chambertin with many old‑vine parcels (including Clos St‑Jacques holdings); known for low yields and terroir-driven wines.